With an unexpected $3.4 million to spend, due to vacancies in administrative jobs, the Jefferson Parish School Board plans to vote Wednesday on an emergency school maintenance plan. Its meeting will take place at the school system's headquarters at 501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.

The administration has said that high school buildings are in particular need of immediate repairs. There are 13 public high schools in Jefferson, with an average age of 47 years. Among projects that the administration hopes to undertake are roof repairs at West Jefferson High School in Harvey and gymnasium repairs at Haynes Academy in Metairie.